Picnic for Lunch and Cookout for Dinner

We got together with family for a Fourth of July picnic for lunch today. Each person brought a dish, so we got to enjoy a little of everything. The downside was that it was way too hot outside so we had to take our meal inside! It was delicious...

…food though, and I had some of edamame succotash, curried chicken salad and broccoli salad with a refreshing cold glass of lemonade. It was a great combination of flavors and textures.

Tonight we had some friends over for a cookout and Joe grilled burgers and hot dogs. I work with Johnsonville, so I am always glad to have some of their chicken sausages to enjoy instead of a hot dog. It has just as much flavor, but with less saturated fat. I had mine on a whole-wheat bun and topped it with mustard, onions and pickled jalapenos. On the side, I went for some crunchy raw veggies and hummus. Now, we are getting ready for fireworks and homemade ice cream. Yay!